| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $244.36 | 4.541% | $255.4564 | $255.46 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.74 | 3.444% | $132.1394 | $132.14 | $132.15 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.85 | 7.623% | $250.6002 | $250.60 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.47 | 3.600% | $57.4669 | $57.47 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.68 | 7.782% | $258.3319 | $258.33 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.33 | 9.850% | $65.174 | $65.17 | $65.15 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.41 | 11.845% | $220.7932 | $220.79 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.84 | $1,239.9620 | $1,239.96 | $1,239.95 | $1,240.00 | |